3D design and printing technology has advanced at an alarming rate. We can now print complex objects from different materials, in different colors, in rapid time — even in the comfort of our own homes ...

There are several 3D printing companies showcasing their new technologies at SolidWorks World 2011 (SWW11), currently being held in San Antonio, Texas. They include Roland DGA, Stratasys, Solidio, ...

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AI-powered tools in CAD and 3D printing are automating repetitive tasks, repairing meshes, optimizing print setups, and generating drawings, reducing preparation time and improving accuracy. Platforms ...

Carbon fiber is one of the most prized construction materials available to a parts designer. It is also among the most expensive due to the painstakingly tedious process of molding or winding it. If, ...